Compound Butter

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butter
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sage, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
  • Dough scraper
  • Standing mixer
  • Parchment paper or plastic wrap

Directions

  1. 1
    Chop the butter into uniform chunks using the dough scraper.
  2. 2
    Place the oil into the food processor and add the chives.
  3. 3
    Process until the chives are finely chopped.
  4. 4
    Add the remaining herbs and blend until the herbs have colored the oil.
  5. 5
    Using the whisk attachment, whip the butter in the mixer?s work bowl at medium speed until it softens and lightens in color, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add the herb oil to the butter and beat for another 2 minutes until oil is fully incorporated.
  7. 7
    Remove butter from bowl and spoon onto parchment paper or plastic wrap.
  8. 8
    Roll into a log, using the edge of a baking sheet to form a tight log.
  9. 9
    Chill for 2 hours before serving.

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